Introduction to perfumery techniques and the language of scents

Complete immersion in the perfumery universe, from the origin of raw materials to perfume classification

Profiles

• Perfume enthusiasts who would like to work in the perfume world
• Students who would like to start a marketing or sales career in perfumery
• Professionals who are joining the perfumery sector or would like to have an objective view of the perfume world

Objectives

• Acquire, perfect or structure theoretical and olfactory knowledge
• Develop a "Perfume Culture", from various actors to finished product
• Master vocabulary to describe a perfume
• Know how to identify main notes in a perfume

Program

• Actors in the perfume world:
  • Raw material vendors and the Perfumer
  • Brands (from marketing to packaging)
  • Suppliers and legislation
• Smell:
  • Physiological diagram
  • Olfaction and emotions
  • Principles and techniques for memorizing odours
• Composition
  • Different types of raw materials (natural, synthetic, "specialties")
  • Detailed classification of raw materials
  • Extraction procedures and their products
  • Notions of top – middle – base notes
  • From perfume to eau de toilette: differences in formula and concentration
• Language for describing a perfume (Citrus, Floral, Fruity …)
  • Olfactory study
  • Practical work: formulate an accord
  • Perfume classification
  • Olfactory study of leading perfumes

Acquired knowledge

• Knowledge about different actors in the sector and steps required for perfume creation
• Assimilation of vocabulary for olfactory description
• Knowledge about the main raw materials used in perfume making
• Ability to classify a perfume in an olfactory family
• Knowledge about leading brands on the market

Program may be adapted to length of training

• 3 days (2 Olfactoriums ®): An accelerated but complete version of the creative universe
• 4 days (2 Olfactoriums ®): An extra day for more in-depth cultural and olfactory study.

Practical information

• Level Initiation
• Time : 4 ou 3 days
• Tool : 2 Olfactorium ®
• Dates : Not available today in New York

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